There are many brick homes in Pittsburgh. One house up the street has eleven different colors of brick but the brick is not painted- it’s the color of the brick.
Difficult to miss a structure of painted brick when it’s as bright as this color. I was walking after I dropped off Steve’s car.
Seems there is more negative than positive about painting brick. But you can stain it, lime wash it or use some special masonry paint.
One of the negatives-
“Trapped Moisture: …..brick is porous. This means it has tiny holes that allow moisture vapor to pass through in both directions, helping to regulate humidity and prevent moisture from being trapped within the walls. This is why brick is often referred to as a material that “breathes.” Painting it creates a barrier, trapping moisture inside the brick, which can lead to: ___________________From an Article the Dos and Don’ts of Painted Brick
https://youtu.be/3GHs6TcQiQQ?si=BdgLei0Q8zxXAmj1
News from dc. Added 8:14 3/1
And another addition to the painted brick building
We sat down to lunch at North Star on High Street in Short North.
